How to Send Money to Facility
Sending money is usually straightforward once you have the exact details the system expects. The key is entering the inmate's information in the right format so your payment reaches the correct account.
If you're sending funds via MoneyGram to a federal inmate, the "account number" has to follow a very specific format. Use the inmate's eight-digit register number followed immediately by their last name, with no spaces or dashes (for example: 12345678DOE). You'll also need the Bureau of Prisons receive code, which is 7932.
Once the money posts, it goes into the inmate's deposit fund account. Certain institution-related costs can be deducted directly from that account if the inmate has pre-authorized the withdrawal. For example, some testing fees tied to a furlough can be pulled from the deposit account after pre-authorization.
Note: The details covered here are the MoneyGram formatting (register number plus last name), the BOP receive code (7932), and the fact that some pre-authorized fees can be withdrawn from an inmate deposit account. Fees, processing times, hours, and other payment methods are not covered, so verify those separately before sending money.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Get the inmate’s eight-digit register number and last name.
- ✓ Enter the MoneyGram account number as: register number immediately followed by last name (example: 12345678DOE).
- ✓ Use the BOP MoneyGram receive code: 7932.
- ✓ Plan for the possibility that some of the funds may be withdrawn from the inmate’s deposit account for pre-authorized institutional fees.
Before you hit "send," confirm you're using the current MoneyGram instructions: the account-number format (eight-digit register number plus last name, no spaces or dashes) and the BOP receive code 7932. If either piece is entered wrong, the transaction can be rejected or sent to the wrong account. Double-check the inmate's register number, the spelling of their last name, and the receive code.
If you're trying to cover a specific expense, ask whether the inmate has any pre-authorized fees that can be pulled from their deposit fund account. The Bureau of Prisons can withdraw certain costs directly when the inmate has agreed to it. That means the balance they actually have available might not match the amount you sent.
Note: Check the facility's posted guidance and the Bureau of Prisons information for sending money. Confirm details with the facility's commissary/trust fund office or MoneyGram support. Don't assume other transfer methods are accepted unless you see them explicitly listed.
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